Jewelry/Metalsmithing

NEW! MOLD-MAKING FOR CONCRETE AND RESIN JEWELRY

Susan Kasson Sloan 20U JEL089A: Mondays, Jun 22-Jul 6, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM 20U JEL089B: Mondays, Jul 13-Jul 27, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM 3 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 11) Material fee payable to instructor at first class Material list: tasoc.org All levels Explore how to creatively use resin and concrete in jewelry making - no experience necessary! Students will create molds that can be used with both concrete and resin alone or combined. This fun and exciting class will open your eyes to new directions and materials in jewelry!

JEWELRY MAKING

Marene Weinraub, student

Karen Pekelney 20U JEL066A: Mondays, Jun 22-Jul 27, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 20U JEL066B: Thursdays, Jun 25-Jul 30, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 20U JEL066C: Thursdays, Jun 25-Jul 30, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 11) Material fee payable to instructor at first class Material list: tasoc.org All levels Explore the art of creating handmade metal jewelry and small objects. You will learn to cut, form, connect, and embellish metal using a wide CANCELED range of metalworking tools and techniques. This class covers soldering, sawing, filing, riveting, polishing, bezel setting, roller printing and much more. Learn the basics or add to your skills and develop your own designs. Everyone can expand their creative horizons!

BASIC BLING

Elizabeth Tokoly 20U JEL087: Tuesdays, Jun 23-Jul 28, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 11) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org Beginner Always wanted to learn to make jewelry? Beginners and advanced beginners will move through a series of foundational skills to learn the tools and techniques needed to make your own jewelry. The focus will be on aspects of jewelry making including: clean up (filing to polishing), cold connection (rivets, jump rings), texturing metal (hammer, roll printing), soldering (sweat soldering, probe) and bezel setting both round and fancy shapes. Student designs will dictate material to be purchased.

JEWELRY TECHNIQUES AND DESIGN

Elizabeth Tokoly 20U JEL088: Tuesdays, Jun 23-Jul 28, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 11) Material fee payable to instructor Material list: tasoc.org Intermediate and advanced Intermediate students will move through a series of core projects to build a foundation, including: step bezel setting: for round and fancy shaped stones, embellishment: roll printing and hammer textures, soldering: probe and appliqué, filing to polishing, flex shaft, hollow forms, several types of prong setting for rose cut stones or found objects and tube setting. Findings will be covered throughout the class. Projects will take a series of sessions to complete, based on design. Upon completion, a curriculum specific to your design style/technical direction will be created. Advanced students may work on individual projects with guidance from the instructor. Learn the technical and problem-solving skills necessary to create your own jewelry designs from drawings to finished pieces. Materials listed are for step bezel project.

ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS! - METALSMITHING

Naho Kambayashi 20U JEL086A: Wednesdays, Jun 24-Jul 29, 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM 20U JEL086B: Wednesdays, Jun 24-Jul 29, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM 6 sessions $200 ($205 after Jun 11) Material fee payable to instructor Beginner If you have ever wanted to make your own unique and beautiful jewelry but didn’t know where to start, or you just want a refresher, then this class is perfect for you! This class will introduce you to the basic skills in jewelry making through a variety of simple projects. Learn how to design, use tools, saw, form, solder, and polish metal sheets and wires. Students are encouraged to be inquisitive while exploring and experimenting with different materials. Advanced beginners are welcome to join us to continue to expand their skills.